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Episode 888
From Countdown
Episode 888 was broadcast on 7 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Sue Hall played Jonathan Anstey, with the game ending in a 61-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sue Hall | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSAIPTODE | DEPOSITS | 8 – 8 | DEPOSITS | DIOPTASE*, SOAPIEST, TOPSIDES* | 8 |
| 2 | SITTWOUNC | TUNICS | 8 – 15 | OUTWITS | SUCTION, UNTWIST* | 15 |
| 3 | TNZEOSRIG | STORING | 15 – 15 | genitors ☓ | TRIGONES* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 3 7 5 → 596 | 596
((5 + 1) x 100) - (7 - 3) |
25 – 15 | 597 |
|
33 |
| 5 | TDAILNEIG | DETAILING | 43 – 33 | DETAILING | 51 | |
| 6 | DTLAUBGOA | ABOUT | 48 – 38 | BLOAT | GADABOUT* | 59 |
| 7 | NKEELRAQR | LEANER | 54 – 44 | RANKLE | LEARNER, RELEARN* | 66 |
| 8 | 25 6 7 9 7 4 → 626 | 623
(6 x 4 x 25) + 7 + 7 + 9 |
61 – 51 | 623
(6 x 4 x 25) + 7 + 7 + 9 |
CV: 626 = (((4 x 25) + 7) x 6) - (7 + 9) |
76 |
| 9 | cddeennos* | 61 – 61 | CONDENSED
(1 second) |
86 |
